The Supervisory Board of ams-OSRAM AG has approved the reappointment of Chief Executive Officer Aldo Kamper, agreeing to a new contract effective October 1, 2026, and running through September 30, 2031. His previous term was set to expire on March 31, 2027. Kamper has been CEO of ams OSRAM since April 2023.
Dr. Margarete Haase, Chairwoman of the Supervisory Board, said: “As CEO, Aldo Kamper has strategically realigned ams OSRAM and laid the foundation for sustainable growth. Under his leadership, key milestones have been achieved - from the successful implementation of the ‘Re-establish the Base’ efficiency program to the strengthening of the financial base and the clear positioning of ams OSRAM in the attractive digital photonics field. With the new contract extending through the end of September 2031, the Supervisory Board reaffirms its full confidence in Aldo Kamper and looks forward to continuing this exceptionally successful collaboration.”
Kamper expressed gratitude, stating: “I would like to thank the Supervisory Board for its trust and am proud of everything the entire ams OSRAM team has accomplished over the past few years. Together, we have established the basis for the next growth phase as a focused technology company. I look forward to continuing along this path with determination and further developing ams OSRAM as the leading company in the fast-growing field of digital photonics.”
The extension signals stability and continuity for the company as it navigates the competitive landscape of digital photonics, which includes applications in augmented reality and data communication. Kamper’s leadership has been pivotal in streamlining operations and reducing debt. Under his guidance, the company launched the “Re-establish the Base” efficiency program, focused the portfolio, and successfully sold the non-optical sensing business as of July 1, 2026, creating a solid financial foundation for profitable growth in the optical core business.
Kamper began his career at OSRAM in 1994 and held various leadership roles in Europe and the United States. He pioneered microLED technology and dynamic front-end lighting. Before returning to ams OSRAM, he served as CEO of Leoni AG from 2018. He holds a degree in business administration from Maastricht University and an MBA from Stanford University.
ams OSRAM (SIX: AMS) is a global leader in light and sensor solutions, with around 18,500 employees and over 12,000 patents. The group achieved EUR 3.3 billion revenues in 2025. More information is available at https://ams-osram.com.
